Albert DiBonaventura

Al had so
many outstanding qualities. He had achieved more than most teens
his age. He was extremely talented in so many ways. He was an
excellent musician as well as writer and promoter.

He had a
vision for the future. His plan was evident. He wanted to be a
successful entertainer. His passion for music was overwhelming.

He was also
creative in his artistic abilities. He enjoyed sculpting and
computer graphics. His imagination was brilliant. He was so
exciting to be around. (Never a dull moment) the enthusiasm he
emanated was contagious. I loved listening to his plans for the
future, with a twinkle in his eyes, a grin on his face; always
so very serious about his dreams coming true.

Al enjoyed
meeting new people who shared his interest. He wanted so much to
travel and pursue his dreams. I visualize Al carrying his heavy
amplifier down the hallway, out to the car on his way to the
next gig. He and his band members played teen night at local
clubs in R.I. Al and the guys (James

and Brian)
loaded instruments and equipment into their vehicle, so anxious
to perform. There was no stopping them. They traveled to upper
Mass to professionally create their CD. Al was so proud of the
recording.

Al's
friends wrote about him in a "Memories Book". The one quality
that stands out most about him is that he was such an
"inspiration" to so many people. He was a good listener. He
always encouraged friends to pursue dreams and overcome
obstacles. His friends said he was always there for them. He had
a positive attitude. He always offered a helping hand. Al had
his "own wqy of doing things" and he was respected for it.

Al will be
deeply missed. Life will never be the same without him. Al's
memory will be eternally with

those of us
that loved and cared about him. His music will play forever in
our hearts.

Six guitars hang on a wall in one room of his parents' house
in North Dighton, Mass. Music posters dot another room. Images
of guitars are even part of the carpet design.

DiBonaventura, 18, was a guitarist with 18 Stars, a band that
played at The Call and other Providence clubs.

But he wanted more, his brother, John "Patrick" Ring, 35, of
Plymouth, Mass., told The Providence Journal.

DiBonaventura wanted to move to California and play gigs in
Los Angeles clubs where the great ones paid their dues.

"To be a rock star -- that's what he wanted to do," his
brother said. "For as long as I can remember -- as soon as he
picked up a guitar."

He liked classic rock and the harder-edged music that
followed.

He planned to study computer graphic design at a college in
California, and had already used his computer-graphics skills to
design the cover for his band's CD.